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HESI A2-A&P

Study set for HESI Version 2

QuestionAnswer
What is a function of the carotid artery? Provides a pulse reading in the neck
A boxer gets hit and has a deviated septum, what bone was injured? The vomer (nose)
An orthopedic surgeon informs you that you have broken the distal region of your humerus. What is he describing? Epiphysis
What is the most abundant tissue? Connective tissue
Which vessel returns blood to the heart? Vena cava (superior and inferior)
Which artery carries blood away from the heart, to the rest of the body? The aorta
Which organ lies superior to the diaphragm? Left lung
What is aqueous humor? Fluid in the eye
What is the function of the sebaceous gland? Oil secretion
Where is the oxytocin hormone produced? By the posterior pituitary gland
What are the four basic tissue types? Connective, epithelial, muscle, and nervous
What is a common name for the pituitary gland? The master gland
Which plane divides the body into right and left parts? Sagittal plane
What is the purpose of hemoglobin? Carry oxygen to cells
What is nearsightedness? Trouble seeing objects far away (eyeball is too long)
What is a function of testosterone hormone? Induce growth of pubic and axillary hair at puberty
What is the location and function of chemoreceptors? Located in the carotid body; functions the rise in CO2 and fall in O2
What is a characteristic of viral herpes? Skin eruption
What is the cochlea? A coiled, bony, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear through which sound waves trigger nerve impulses
Where can the tibialis anterior muscle be found? Anterior lower leg
During football, a 13-year old male breaks his humorous. The healthcare provider is concerned that the future growth of the arm will be affected because of the placement of this break. Which part of the bone was most likely injured? Epiphyseal plate
What is a layer of the cutaneous membrane? The dermis
Where does fertilization of ovum occur? Fallopian tubes
What is a part of the digestive system? The esophagus
What is important for wound healing? Cellular contact
Where is the mitral valve located? Between the left atrium and left ventricle
What is a muscle located in the quadriceps femoris group? Vastus lateralis
What parts can be found in the ear Malleus, incus, and stapes
What does skin contain? A precursor to vitamin D -- calcium
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